I Dream of Popo by Livia Blackburne6/24/2023 ![]() ![]() The book reflects the beauty of intergenerational relationships and the honor of caring for elders: “The luckiest of the grandchildren got to help take care of Grandma.” Note: A mention of jungle spirits. The ensuing lean years as refugees meant Yang’s family had no money for new clothes and they savored ice cubes instead of ice cream, but their home overflowed with stories and love. ![]() Yang pens a tender tribute to her Hmong grandmother who lived a hard life in the jungles of Laos before settling in the United States. The book depicts how time and distance can cause us to change our language and environment, but the love between a grandma and granddaughter never changes. Julia Kuo’s lovely illustrations evoke the feel, smells, and sights of Taiwan, from a decadent home-cooked Chinese New Year dinner to the cluttered Taipei alleyways. Conversations once held over the kitchen table are now over FaceTime. The book follows the relationship between a young girl and her popo or grandmother as she grows up in Taiwan and then moves to the United States. ![]()
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